- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kaunakakai, HI
Kaunakakai Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kaunakakai Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000062
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaunakakai Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 282
- students enrolled
Kaunakakai Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Kaunakakai Elementary School grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 150003000062 · Kaunakakai, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 13.4:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kaunakakai Elementary School grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kaunakakai Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 282
Kaunakakai Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Kaunakakai Elementary School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaunakakai Elementary School compares
Kaunakakai Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 56% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 65.6%
Two or More 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 3.2%
White 2.5%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Kaunakakai Elementary School is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kaunakakai Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaunakakai Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Kaunakakai
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaunakakai Elementary School
How many students attend Kaunakakai Elementary School?
Kaunakakai Elementary School has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kaunakakai, HI. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaunakakai Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaunakakai Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kaunakakai Elementary School?
62.3% of students at Kaunakakai Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaunakakai Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kaunakakai Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 65.6% of enrollment, in Kaunakakai, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaunakakai Elementary School?
Kaunakakai Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kaunakakai Elementary School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.